Mr. Stone "Stoney" passed away yesterday

William F. “Bill” Stone, 77, of Manlius, died Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Bill has been a resident of St. Camillus for over a year. Bill known to many of his friends as “Stoney” was born October 6, 1932 to the late Raymond and Gladys McMahon Stone. Bill graduated from Oswego High School and SUNY Oswego. Bill served in the Army, stationed in Saudi Arabia. His graduate studies were at Oswego, Cortland and Syracuse University. Bill was an industrial arts teacher at Fayetteville-Manlius High School for 31 years. He taught mechanical drawing, metal working, graphic arts, driver education and screen printing (a course he developed). While at F-M he served as varsity football coach for eight years, golf coach for nine years and he was the athletic equipment manager. He was timekeeper for the FM basketball and lacrosse teams, coached boys varsity bowling and filmed the football games. While at FM he also worked with the FM Industrial Communication Center in prepress work for the FM News and other publications. He hand-lettered every Regents Diploma. He was active in the Onondaga County Coaches Association. Following retirement he ran a successful screen print business called LaPierre Shirts & Hats. His love for choral music began at St. Mary’s in Oswego where he was a choir boy and later in the men’s choir. During these years he sang in select groups in High School and SUNY Oswego. He was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Manlius where he was a member of the choir and often soloist. During the Christmas season, Bill wore a familiar red suit at many parties and events. Bill enjoyed sports, especially SU and the Yankees. He also enjoyed trips in the motor home, going to auctions, bowling and golf. Bill has been an active member of the Archie Van Patten American Legion Post 141 in Manlius, Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 5171 and an honorary member of the Fayetteville Fire Department. Bill is survived by Rita, his wife of 50 years; his children, Connie (David) English, Marge LaVancher (John Zych), Raymond, and Lorraine (Thomas T.J.) Reynolds; grandchildren, Sheila and Kristen English, Emily Stone, Shannon and Andrew Reynolds; his brother, Robert (Jeanne) of Oswego; sister Irene Dziura of Whitesboro; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and Godchildren. The family would like to thank the many doctors and nurses at Upstate, St. Joseph's and Community Hospitals and all those who have helped Bill at St. Camillus. Services: 10:15 am Wednesday at Newell-Fay Funeral Home and 11:00 am at St. Ann’s Church, Manlius. Burial will be in Manlius Village Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rt. 92), Manlius. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kidney Transplant Unit at Upstate Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210.